Maple School

2370 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 429 students in grades 6-8, Maple School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maple School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Maple School's student population of 429 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
429 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Maple School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#90 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
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(20-21)
72%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maple School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maple School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
6%
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Hispanic
3%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maple School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maple School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Maple School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maple School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple School's ranking?
Maple School is ranked #90 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Maple School often compared to?
Maple Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood Oaks Jr High School, Northbrook Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Maple School?
429 students attend Maple School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Maple School students are White, 42% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple School?
Maple School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple School offer ?
Maple School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maple School part of?
In what neighborhood is Maple School located?
Maple School is located in the Techny neighborhood of Northbrook, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Techny.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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